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Research Article | Volume 19 Issue 3 (Jul, 2026) | Pages 92 - 96
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria with Coexisting Cholinergic Urticaria and Monoclonal Gammopathy: A Diagnostic Challenge in the Differential Diagnosis of Schnitzler Syndrome – A Case Report
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Department of Internal Diseases, Allergology, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Opole, Opole, Poland.
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Student Scientific Association “Alergos”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Opole, Opole, Poland.
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Received
July 7, 2026
Revised
Aug. 1, 2026
Accepted
Aug. 20, 2026
Published
Aug. 20, 2026
Abstract

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a heterogeneous condition that can coexist with inducible urticaria subtypes and systemic abnormalities, complicating diagnosis and management. The incidental finding of monoclonal gammopathy in such patients may raise suspicion for rare autoinflammatory disorders, particularly Schnitzler syndrome (SchS), making careful differential diagnosis essential. We report a 58-year-old male with a 4-year history of recurrent urticaria triggered by exertion, heat, and emotional stress. Laboratory evaluation revealed elevated immunoglobulin M (IgM) level with monoclonal gammopathy, positive autologous serum skin test (ASST), and a positive exercise challenge test. Although both major Strasbourg criteria for SchS were present, no minor criteria were fulfilled. A diagnosis of CSU with coexisting cholinergic urticaria was established, and continuous treatment with second-generation antihistamines resulted in clinical improvement. This case highlights the importance of careful differential diagnosis in patients with CSU and monoclonal gammopathy. The presence of MGUS requires multidisciplinary evaluation and long-term hematologic follow-up.

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